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Sounding Off: Tripadvisor has lots to consider, much out of its control
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Sounding Off: Tripadvisor has lots to consider, much out of its control
By PhocusWire | February 18, 2022
The new CEO will need to consider whether the current strategy is one to continue with or if the wider... Read More
Myth-busting the new digital nomad
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Myth-busting the new digital nomad
By Phocuswright Research | February 18, 2022
The demographics of the New Nomad population illustrate that many of the previously held assumptions... Read More
New firm helps brands attract multicultural travelers
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New firm helps brands attract multicultural travelers
By Jill Menze | February 18, 2022
The Culturist Groups helps travel brands translate diversity and inclusion imperatives into measurable... Read More
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Hotels, rentals differ in pricing strategy during pandemic
By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2022
Data from Transparent and Amadeus shows hotels have tried tried to boost occupancy with lower rates in... Read More
Lavanda secures $7.25M to grow flexible rental platform
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Lavanda secures $7.25M to grow flexible rental platform
By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022
Lavanda’s flexible rental technology optimizes occupancy and revenue for residential apartment blocks.... Read More
AvantStay raises $500M to create property company subsidiary
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AvantStay raises $500M to create property company subsidiary
February 17, 2022
Backing for the move comes via Saluda Grade, which led the round and is a specialist in real estate... Read More
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GoZayaan expands into Pakistan with FindMyAdventure acquisition
By Linda Fox | February 17, 2022
Until now GoZayaan has focused on aggregating hotel, bus and air content in Bangladesh... Read More
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Tripadvisor makes moves to spin off Viator
By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2022
In its Q4 and full-year 2021 financial report, Tripadvisor says it has filed a confidential S-1 with... Read More
Lonely Planet acquires trip planner Elsewhere
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Lonely Planet acquires trip planner Elsewhere
By Kevin May | February 16, 2022
Elsewhere has a highly vetted network of local, in-destination travel partners to assist with building... Read More
Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019
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Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019
By Jill Menze | February 15, 2022
Despite the continued effects of the pandemic, Airbnb posted record Q4 numbers and said 2021 was the... Read More
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